Ukraine issues another snowstorm alert, this time for Dec 26-27 (Photo)

Heavy snow has already left more than a thousand motorists stranded on a highway in Poltava region.

State Emergency Service of Ukraine

A snowstorm alert has been announced across Ukraine with heavy snow and wind gusts of up to 15-20 m/s expected in some areas on December 26-27.

The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center reported snow and wind gusts at speeds reaching 15-20 m/s. The temperature on Wednesday overnight will be -4°C to -10°C. During the day, in the southern and western regions, spreading over the most of the country's territory, the temperature will rise to -3°C... + 3°C, according to the State Emergency Service (SES) of Ukraine.